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C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

stipuler
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Le contrat stipule que le paiement doit être effectué dans les 30 jours.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

fragile; malade; pâle
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
L'enfant fragile avait besoin de soins et d'attention supplémentaires.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

uniquement
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Il est entièrement responsable de la décision.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

sinueux
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Les randonneurs ont suivi un chemin sinueux à travers la forêt.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

souterrain
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
Les sources d'eau souterraines aident à soutenir l'agriculture.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

se spécialiser
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Il a décidé de se spécialiser en cardiologie.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

passoire
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Elle a utilisé une passoire pour filtrer les pâtes.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

porte-parole
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Le porte-parole a pris la parole lors de la conférence de presse au nom de l'entreprise.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

schiste
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
La région est riche en schiste et en dépôts de gaz naturel.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

soudain; brusque; inattendu;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
Il y a eu un changement soudain dans le temps.
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

soumettre
Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
L'armée a pu soumettre la rébellion rapidement.
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

sous-tendre
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
L'arc sous-tend un angle de 60 degrés au centre du cercle.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

brillant; luisant;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
La voiture neuve brillante a attiré l'attention de tous.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

rare; difficile à trouver; existant en petites quantités
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
L'eau douce devient de plus en plus rare dans les régions désertiques.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sûr; certain
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Je suis sûr qu'il viendra demain.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

conjoint
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Chaque employé peut inclure son conjoint dans le plan d'assurance santé.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

sympathie
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Elle a exprimé sa sympathie pour les victimes de l'accident.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

rabat-joie
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Ne sois pas un rabat-joie et laisse-nous profiter de la fête.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

chirurgie
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
Elle a subi une chirurgie pour enlever la tumeur.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Satan
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Selon les textes religieux, Satan tente les gens de pécher.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

somnifère
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Le cours somnifère du professeur a endormi la moitié de la classe.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sensuel
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Le jardin était rempli de couleurs et de fragrances sensuelles.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

sous-jacent
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
L'enquête géologique a révélé des couches sous-jacentes de roche.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

confiserie
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Les enfants ont apprécié les sucreries traditionnelles pendant le festival.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

paresse; réticence à travailler ou à faire des efforts
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Sa paresse l'a empêché d'atteindre ses objectifs.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

épinard
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Les épinards frais sont très nutritifs.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

réfléchi
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Sa réponse était calme et réfléchie, pas impulsive.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

des tas
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Elle a des tas d'amis en ville.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

sommet
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Le sommet a abordé des questions mondiales pressantes.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

semer
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Le fermier plantera des graines de blé dans le champ demain.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

septième
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Son anniversaire est le septième juillet.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extrêmement sale
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Il vivait dans une pièce sale avec des meubles cassés.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

séquestrer
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Le tribunal a décidé de séquestrer la propriété de l'entreprise.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

suffragiste
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Les suffragistes ont organisé des rassemblements pour revendiquer le droit de vote pour les femmes.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

réprimable
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Les symptômes de la maladie sont supprimables avec des médicaments.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

mince; maigre; squelettique
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Le chat maigre avait l'air de ne pas avoir mangé depuis des jours.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

en secret
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
L'accord a été fait sub rosa pour éviter le contrôle public.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

stoïcisme
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Son stoïcisme pendant les épreuves était admirable.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

hirondelle
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
L'hirondelle a construit son nid sous le toit.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

sous-marin
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Les câbles sous-marins facilitent la communication internationale.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superflu
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Son discours contenait trop de détails superflus.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

tristesse; douleur;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Son cœur était rempli de chagrin après la tragédie.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

sous-titre
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Utilisez des sous-titres pour une meilleure compréhension.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

shorts
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Il portait un short bleu à la plage.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

sensibilité
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Une susceptibilité élevée aux infections nécessite des soins supplémentaires.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

harmonieux
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Les voix du chœur étaient harmonieuses et remplissaient la salle de beauté.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

abri
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Les randonneurs ont trouvé un abri dans une grotte pendant la forte pluie.
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

bégayer
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
L'étudiant nerveux a commencé à bégayer pendant son discours.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

araignée
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
L'araignée a attrapé une mouche dans sa toile.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

séduire
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
La publicité a été conçue pour séduire les clients à acheter des produits de luxe.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

étouffer / asphyxier
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Elle a étouffé le feu avec une couverture.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

chaussure
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures de course pour faire de l'exercice.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

gare
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Nous sommes arrivés à la gare juste à temps pour le train.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

avocat
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Elle a consulté un avocat avant de signer le contrat.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sceller, fermer
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Il a scellé l'enveloppe avant d'envoyer la lettre.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

salir
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Le scandale a sali la réputation du politicien.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

entourer
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Les montagnes entourent le petit village.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

toboggan
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Les enfants ont adoré jouer sur le toboggan dans le parc.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

bonheur
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envelopper
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Elle enveloppa le bébé dans une couverture douce.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

bonheur
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

spectral
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Le vieux manoir avait une atmosphère spectrale la nuit.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

spécialité
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Sa spécialité est la médecine pédiatrique.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

caresser
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Elle caressa doucement le pelage du chat.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

sobre; sérieux et réfléchi; modéré
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Il est resté sobre tout au long de la célébration.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

berger
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Le berger guida son troupeau vers le pâturage vert.
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

sourire de façon moqueuse
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
Elle se moquait de sa tentative de chanter.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

couture
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Elle aime coudre ses propres vêtements le week-end.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

sanctuaire; temple; lieu sacré
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Les pèlerins visitent le sanctuaire pour prier pour une bonne santé.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solaire
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
La maison est alimentée par de l'énergie solaire.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

stérile
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
Le chirurgien a travaillé dans un environnement stérile pour éviter l'infection.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

soumis / soumise
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Elle etait trop soumise pour contester sa decision.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoïque, implacable
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Elle est restée stoïque pendant la crise, sans montrer de peur ni de panique.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

autojustifié
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Ses commentaires autojustifiés ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

stratégie
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
La stratégie a garanti le succès.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

sujet
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
Le professeur a introduit un nouveau sujet en classe.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pelle
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Il a pris une pelle pour nettoyer la neige de l'allée.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extrêmement propre et ordonné; immaculé
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La maison était parfaitement propre et ordonnée après le nettoyage.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

fourreau
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
Le chevalier a sorti son épée du fourreau.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

bêche
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Le jardinier a utilisé une bêche pour creuser des trous pour planter des fleurs.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marin
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Le marin expérimenté a navigué le navire à travers la tempête.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salé
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
L'eau salée de l'océan lui donna soif.
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

surprise
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
Son arrivée a été une agréable surprise.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

sans interruption
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Un processus de paiement sans interruption améliore la satisfaction des utilisateurs.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

merde
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Le chien a causé un désordre en laissant sa merde par terre.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

chaud et humide, attrayant
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Le temps chaud et humide rendait difficile de se concentrer sur le travail.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

porte-parole
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
Le porte-parole a pris la parole devant la foule lors du rassemblement.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

solvant, capable de rembourser ses dettes
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
L'acétone est un solvant couramment utilisé dans les laboratoires.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolence
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolence après un repas copieux a rendu difficile la concentration.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

splendide; magnifique; impressionnant
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Le château semblait splendide au coucher du soleil.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

sécession
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
La sécession des états du sud a conduit à la guerre civile.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simuler
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Le pilote a dû simuler un atterrissage d'urgence pendant l'entraînement.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

grimper ou mélanger rapidement
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Les enfants ont grimpé rapidement la colline pour attraper le cerf-volant.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

calme
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
L'eau était calme, reflétant le ciel.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

scintiller
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
La bague en diamant scintillait sous les lumières brillantes.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relatif aux lois ou règlements limitant les dépenses personnelles pour des articles de luxe
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
Dans l'Europe médiévale, les lois somptuaires restreignaient le port de tissus coûteux à la noblesse.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

petit effort
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Les petits efforts peuvent apporter de grands changements dans la conservation des papillons.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

technologie durable
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
La technologie durable assure un avenir plus propre.
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

réussir
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
Elle a travaillé dur pour réussir dans sa carrière.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

couper avec des ciseaux
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Le tailleur a découpé le tissu de manière soignée.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

méprisant
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Elle lui a lancé un regard méprisant quand il a fait le commentaire grossier.
A2 noun /stres/

stress

stress
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
Un stress excessif peut entraîner des problèmes de santé.
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

brûler légèrement
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
Le feu a brûlé ses sourcils.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

frotter / chercher minutieusement
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Elle a frotté la cuisine jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

signer
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Veuillez signer le contrat en bas de la page.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

monnaie
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
La transaction a été effectuée en pièces.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truc, exploit, entraver la croissance
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
L'acteur a réalisé un stunt dangereux dans le film.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

souder
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Il a soudé les fils cassés.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

spatule
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
J'ai utilisé une spatule pour retourner les crêpes dans la poêle.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spécifier
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Veuillez spécifier l'heure et le lieu de la réunion.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

synopsis
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
L'éditeur a demandé à l'auteur de soumettre une synopsis d'une page du roman.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

saison / assaisonner
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
Le printemps est ma saison préférée de l'année.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

échafaud
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Les ouvriers ont érigé un échafaud pour peindre l'extérieur du bâtiment.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

plante du pied; semelle de chaussure
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
J'ai une ampoule sous la plante de mon pied.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

satisfaire
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
Le gros repas a satisfait leur faim après le long voyage.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

sage
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Sa direction sage a sauvé l'entreprise de l'échec.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

servile
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
Son attitude servile agaçait ses collègues.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

secrètement
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Elle a secrètement planifié une fête surprise pour son amie.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonnière
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
De nombreuses entreprises embauchent des travailleurs saisonniers pendant les vacances.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

limon
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
Le fleuve a déposé des couches de limon le long de ses rives.
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

lourd, vieilli
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
La conférence était si lourde que de nombreux étudiants ont eu du mal à rester éveillés.